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| Downtown
Bozeman, Montana |
Bozeman
lies in one of the fastest growing areas of Montana. Lying
in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, Bozeman has been
attracting numerous new residents over the past two decades.
Bozeman was one of the first Montana towns to truly be hit
by an influx of new people. These people were drawn to Bozeman
primarily by its location in this very scenic area of Montana.
The towns location near three major ski areas and its proximity
to Yellowstone
National Park have combined to make Bozeman
a gateway for people moving to Montana. Additionally, Bozeman
was also one of the first areas of the state to have a mass
of summer homes and trophy homes built in the area.
And
this trend continues. So prolific is the building in Bozeman
and the surrounding area, that, somewhat incredibly,
more than 20,000 subdivision plats have been drawn up for
future development. Whether all these subdivisions actually
occur, of course, is a different matter. But, my guess is
that this area will continue to grow rapidly – attracting
both new permanent Montana residents as well as serving as
a major place for the building of summer homes and other
similar “trophy homes” that are also springing
up over the rest of Montana now.
Of course,
Bozeman is more than trophy homes and unending subdivisions.
Serving as home to Montana State University,
Bozeman has had a solid economy for many, many years. The
towns location near Yellowstone National Park and its’ proximity
to quality fly fishing have been drawing tourists for decades.
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| Mountains
Outside of Bozeman, Montana |
The actual city of Bozeman reflects both the recent building
spree that has been going on as well as its desirability
as a tourist destination. Downtown Bozeman is clean, well-kept
and has dozens of specialty stores downtown. Any tourist
who pops into downtown Bozeman will find plenty to do and
many restaurants and shops to explore.
Reflecting
its large contingent of college students, Bozeman also
has a very young feel about it. Anyone walking down
the streets in downtown will see hordes of college students – frequently
with their dogs – pretty much everywhere, it seems.
Yet, Bozeman is hardly a rowdy college town. Instead, for
a college town, Bozeman is pretty laid back and relaxed – most
likely owing to its location (why party downtown when you
can go play and party up in the mountains?).
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